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Hongkong Telegraph.

TEL. C. 289.

FOUNDED 158

NO. 20,310

C#M BI+A+E

PER ANNU

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1927.8=#A-+LE CAVALCANTE

COST OF SHANGHAI FORCE. "GORGISTAN" COOLIES FORGED CHEQUES.

FULL DEBATE IN HOUSE OF

COMMONS.

AGAIN RIOT.

OFFICERS PELTED WITH

LUMPS OF COAL.

STEAM AND HOSES USED.

CANADIAN COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

A REMARKABLE STORY. When Richard Charles Williams, Another coolie riot, which threa-alias Charles Puig, allas Charles remand tened to assume alarming propor-Stone. was charged, on

BRITISH DEBT TO AMERICA.

ANOTHER BIG PAYMENT TO-DAY.

OVER $800,000,000 PAID.

London, Dec. 14.

BUICK 1928-

Co'ors unrivalled by the rainbow- Bulck for 1928-now on display.

35, Wong Hel Chung Road..

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAN CO., LTD.

Telephone Central 1246 or 1247.

Happy Valley.

DISCLOSURES:

BANKRUPTCY

PUBLIC

EXAMINATION

FUNG TAT-HANG.

OF

A payment of $92,575,000 is bo- HUGE LOSSES ON TRANSACTIONS IN

LABOUR SAYS THAT SHANGHAI tions until the ship's officers re-core Me. l. ll Lindsell at the ing made to-morrow by the British

SHOULD PAY.

sorted to the use of steam pipes Central Police Court this morning. Government to the United States- and hoses to quell the disturbance. with obtaining £2,000 from the Treasury.

Of this amount, $25,000,000 is occurred on board the Nemazer Banque d'Ottomane at Jerusalem steamer Gorgistan this morning. by means of fraud, and with on account of repayment of prin- in spite of the presence of the obtaining a further eum of $500 cipal, the balance being interest.

With this payment, the total police guard, which has been in and also £450 worth of travellers'

SHARES.

AWAITING STABLE RULE. regular attendance since Tue... cheques from the Hongkong office payments to the United States PROPERTIES

A full-dress debate on British policy in China took place yes- terday in the House of Commons, arising out of the vote of over £3,000,000 to pay for the cost of the extra troops.

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For the Government it was emphasised that the troops would be withdrawn so soon as there came into being in China a stable Government willing and able to afford protection to British subjects, but that in the meantime it was considered necessary to maintain the Shanghai Defence Force at its present reduced strength.

*Labour speakers criticised, the payment of the expenses Britons at Home, saying that those who benefitted by the pretection ought to pay." Commander Kenworthy said that the threat of with- drawing the troops would soon make Shanghai put its hand in ita pocket. Mr. Lloyd George agreal with the despatch of the troops but suggested that they should be quartered in Hongkong instead of Shanghai.

day's demonstrations.

For ten minutes the seene was of the American Express Com-since the funding of the British pany, by means of the presenta- Debt amount to $802,980,000, of one' of indescribable Confusion. The police could do little to stop tion of a forged latter of credit, a which $120,000,000 has been on The amount, outstanding Whs the infuriated mob, which, obser- remarkable story was told of his account of repayment of principal. ving the officers taking breakfast activities by the prosecution.

In the course of a lengthy open-been reduced to $4,480,000,000.- on the bridge. pelted them with lumps of coal and secured longing by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Counsel British Wireless. bamboos, pointed at the ends, with for the prosecution, it was alleged throughout a dozen countries byt which they endeavoured to prod that Williams, who is known

the officers from the deck.

PRAYER BOOK.

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APPROVED BY HOUSE OF LORDS.

The outbreak occurred shortly under different pseudonyms, was a before ten o'clock, wireless mes-prolife forger of cheques and world-wide and the officers opened, the steam his operations, of n bysages were sent out to the Pulice, other cash instruments, and that pipes and water hoses on the mob, character, had covered half-u- subdued before Insp. dozen different countries before

London, Dec. 14. which was

extradited to this In the House of Lords, the in Chite, and Dorling arrived on the scene with he was finally arrested at Santiago,

Archbishop of Canterbury's motion The coclies are emigrants, in- Colony for trial. police reinforcements.

Williams, through his solleitor, in favour of the Prayer Book was dentured labour for the Singapore Naval Base, and have been held Mr. Leo d'Almada Snr.,. ploaded carried by 241 votes to 88.-

JEPCO Ecoя Reuter. up in Hongkong on the" Gorgistan for seven days waiting for tran-

ANTI-SOVIET CAMPAIGN shipment to another vessel. They have been chafing at the delay for several days and this morning's

The need for concerted 'action by the Powers regarding Chins was stressed by Mr. H. W. Looker, and for the Government in reply it was stated that the closest en-operation with other Powers was being fostered. Respect for the Washington Trendy ud, however, to be maintained.

rist was the second of the kind.

No arrests were made to-day, but. the police guard has been doubled, and we are informed that the ar- rangements for transhipment have

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT NEEDED. Dow been completed.

London, Dez. 14.

Who Should Pay?

In the House of Commons, in in- troducing a Supplementary Esti- Col. Wedgwood (Labour) asked mate for £9,000,000, the excess cost whether the Foreign Office had involved in the employment of extra envisaged the future to any extent troops in China, Commodore 11. D. or whether it was simply carrying King said that the presence of the on the futile and must expensive Shanghai Defence Force had un doctrine of "wait and see" in Chin, doubtedly had a steadying effect in There had been civil war for twelve Chinn. The force had been reduc years and there was no sign of ter- He contended that if el, but the whole of it could not be mination.

emoved until a Chinese Govern ment could assure us that it was able and willing adequately, to protect Britens.

A DESERTER'S RELEASE.

A FOREIGN LEGION CASE. London, Dec. 14, Mr. G. Locker Lampson an- ounced in the House of Commons that the French Government had generously agreed to grant the the occupation of Shanghai was free release of the Cardiff man, considered necessary there ought to be definite conclusions whether the John Harvey, who is serving eight ratepayers here or the people to be years' penal servitude in France! protected in China should be asked for deserting from the Foreign to pay. He asked if it was 'im-Legion. Troops Behaviour.

Harvey was one of five men, who possible to organise an adequate Commodore King paid a glowing police or defence force among the were headed by the American Doty tribute to the tact and restraint of English foreigners in. Shanghai, who was sentenced to death but the troops, saying that they had live and also if the Government had any since released. Harvey is an ex- ed up to the very highest traditions plans for obtaining co-operation British service man-Reuter. of the British Army notwithstand among the western nations. Ameri- ing uncomfortable living conditions was far more inclined to look at. and restricted opportunities for re-, China from our point of view than creation. Their discipline.had been a year ago, and he considered that excellent and their conduct most England and America could exemplary. Everything considered, gree then Japan would come into the health of the troops had been line. satisfactory.

Shanghai's Contribution.

Other Powers.

the countries concerned, Moderate British Wirelens..

emption of the Shangbai Defence opinion in China should also, he Fore from Municipal taxation on consulted and suggestions of mut- occupied land and buildings; also unl assistance obtained. If these for the free use of unoccupied land efforts failed, we should consider and buildings belonging to the bringing the matter before the Council. The estimates included

League of Nations, the full maintenance and pay of the Indian contingent regarding which there had been some doubt.

Wealthy Shanghai.

THE KING OF AFGHANISTAN.

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The Nanking Government Decision.

Shanghai, Dec. 14. The Nanking Government, campaign has launched s against the alleged Russian Influence in Chinese affairs.

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek said: "The this evering Soviet Consulates through- out China are serving as hot- of Communist beds

pro- paganda, necessitating the immediate severance of Sino- Í some- Russian relations. Lime ago recommended break- ing off relations and if action had been taken then the Can- ton disaster would probably never have happened."

Mr. Quo Tal-chi, the Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs, at a University Club dinner to-night "stated that China was determined to rid herself hul of Communism which brought on chaos and dia- order. Reuter,

votes.

Yesterday's Discussion.

MORTGAGED.

Interesting disclosures were made in the Bankruptcy Court this morning, when the public examination took place of Mr. Fung Tat- hang, the well-known caterer of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.

In the course of examination, debtor gave details of his career with the Hongkong Hotel and stated that up till 1918 he was employed on small salary. In that year he was appointed caterer and it was after then that he began his speealations in property and shares,

He related how the many properties in his name were mortgaged either to the China Loan and Provident Company, the Hongkong Gov- ernment or other interests. He gave particulars of his huge indebted. ness on share contracts after the stump of 1925 and also spoke of his losses suffered as the Hotel's enterer and of his efforts to get the terms of his agreement with the Hotel varied.

LOCAL COMPANIES REFUSE CREDIT.

The Steam Laundry,

London, Dec. 14.

and the. licenca of The debate in the House of.

The public examination in bank wines

hotel bar. That cover- "Lords on the revision of the Pray-

the Repulse Bay Hotel, er Book will be concluded thisruptcy of Mr. Fung Tat-hang, the

Hotel, the Cafeteris evening and it is expected that at caterer to the Hongkong Hotel, ed least 300 persons will record their who is now living at 6, On Hing Peak

Terrace, was held in the Supreme and other connected establish- Court this morning before the ments. From 1918 up to the time During last evening's debate Chief Justice, Sir. Henry Gollan. of the boycott in 1925 the agree the specifle provisions of the Debtor was examined by Mr. E. Lments were carried out with satis- measure received little detailed Agassiz, Officia: Receiver. Mr. E. factory result. The approximate represented Earl Stanhope, who Davidson

Messrs. annual profit on the food agree criticism. was the chief opposition speaker. Caldbeck, Macgregor and. Com- ment alone was $40,000. urged the postponement of the pany, as creditors.

Debtor stated in reply to Mr. mensure until it was accompanied

In 1922, with a co-partner, he by another designed to ensure Agassiz that he had been employ order and discipline in the Church, ed by the Hongkong Hotel as bought steam laundry properties

on a salary of $400 a

from the hotel. The purchase Lord Halifax, who is well known caterer for his work at the recent Malincs month since he filed his petition price, including machinery, good-

The house he Conferences opposed the measure; Jon November (9. but announced that a long per- was at present living in was his will and everything was about was done by sonal regard for the Archbishop property and judgement had been $285,000. The partner and him-

and the balance

addition with a Prohibitory Order in the sum mortgage. In

to the of Canterbury forbade him to vote obtained against him in connexion self each subscribed $10,000 cash against it.

that house. He laundry itself there were houses From the Labour benches Lord of $17,000 on

prominent estimated the value of the house included which were used by the Parmour, another

That property had churchman, supported the mea-at between $22,000 and $23,000. He Bure, which was condemned by/also owned No. 67 Kowloon Tong since been developed considerably for which he received $65 per

workmen.

the Bishop of Worcester and ap-

It was a private company and ex- proved by the Bishop of Chelms-month rent. He was married and and there were now 13 houses. Debtor agreed with Mr. Agassiz cluding the mortgage the annual ford, who regarded as groundless had two children.

At the present time the laundry the Bishop of Worcester's fears that, with the exception of his proft was about $30,000. that the Holy Communion would, own house and that at Kowloon was very heavily mortgaged to the in consequence of the measure, be Tong, he had no other property in National City Bank of New York assimilated to the Mnssthe Colony, which was not very for approximately $325,000. There British Wireless.

BRITISH LOSSES IN MEXICO.

the

FINAL NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS.

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heavily mortgaged.

was another mortgage with the Mr. Agassiz:-Have you ever Hongkong Government on other considered the question of making

continued to

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"A Generous Act,"

London, Dec. 14. Replying to questions about the

Mr. Agassiz:in your opinion is Cardiff, who was serving a sen-

any provision for your creditors Properties for $80,000. case of John Harvey, a native of

from your salary and income? it possible to dispose of that pro- tence "of eight year's penal ser-.

That is only enough to cover my perty, including the business, good- vitude in France for deserting IMEBAUMITI DLMATIAN

will and machinery and everything own expenses, from the Foreign Legion, Mr.guilty to the three charges, but

connected with it, and realise a Mr. H. W. Looker (Conservative) Locker Lampson (Under Secretary reserved legal, points defence for

Career With Hotel.

surplus over and above the more subsequent trial at He mentioned that an estimate pointed out that Europeans in for Foreign Affairs) said: "I am the

Accused was]

In reply to further questions, tgage on the particular property: debtor said he was 44 years of It would not be enough to cover of the cost of sea transport amount China for purely commercial pur-

age and had been in the employ the mortgage. ed to £978,000. He proceeded to poses could not be expected to act happy to be able to say that the Supreme Court

Mr."Jenkin said that in so far

London, Dec. 14.

Other Property. Sny that Britain might be grateful in a double capacity. He suggested French Government, as soon as the committed for trial.

that the Washington Agreement matter was brought to their notice,

as the facts connected with the to the "Shanghai Municipal Coun- should be recognised as having behave given orders for the imme-

The following official statement of the Hongkong Hotel

Debtor went on to say he also cil for its substantial contribution come obsolete and then the views of diate release of Harvey, Lowards the extra cost of billets, other Powers should be ascertained

sure the House will much appre-present charges were concerned;

at Queen's College and after leave bought other property adjoining food, light and water used by one by one of our biggest and best-ciate this graceful and, generous/the necused first appeared on thelia Issued:"On 31st March, 1927, capacity or another since 1893. scene in July, 1926, when he call-it was announced that a Conven- The Hotel paid for his education

It had since been battalion engaged on. Internal

There he the British Government and the security dulier, and also for its ex known men by direct contact with net of the French Government."ed at the Jerusalem branch of the tion had been concluded between ing school they employed him in the laundry which was then un-

Banque d'Ottomane.

sorve the hotel in developed but not entirely, there presented money and obtained a 31dxican Government for the ad- the capacity of a house keeper. He developed.

His being still room for more houses, classes of that capacity until 1918. letter of credit for £200, and from justment of certain that stage, appeared to have mov- claims for losses incurred by Bri-starting wages were $15 a month That property was mortgaged to next tish subjects in Mexico on account and he was increased to $55 in the China Provident Loan and ed restlessly about. When

which oc1918. Between the time when he Mortgage Company for $150,000 heard of, he was at Ally, in the of revolutionary acts Holy Land, from where he wrote curred between November, 1919, left school and 1918 he also had on the first mortgage. There was at and May, 1920, and that British an agency for rattan ware with a second mortgage of $60,000 and to the Banque d'Ottomane

was a Frohibitory Order GREAT RECEPTION IN

Jerusalem explaining that while subjects or companies with claims Michigan firm. It was prosperous there BOMBAY /

halting at a smithy to have his of this kind should, in their own but, owing to the war, he was held obtained for $525,478. That order horse shed, a spark from the iron interest, communicate it once with back by the difficulty of getting was registered in the Land Office He by the China Provident Company. Bombay, Dec. 14.

Debtor was questioned with re Salutes boomed from the har-burnt his coat, and in the process the Under Secretary of State for ships to take the cargoes.

sand dollars out of it. At the end gard to. Kowloon Property, which Mr. C. P. Trevelyan (Labour) wealthiest cities in the world for its

A number of British subjects of 1918 he was worth about lots were included in the Govern- ment accurity for $80,000. The opposing the estimate, said that the size and practically paid no taxes" bour in welcome to His Majesty damager the letter of credit as Foreign Affairs at the Foreign made between five and six thou-

Government mortgages were grant- House wanted to know how much to contribute to the cost of the Amanulla, King of Afghanistan,well. It was an unfortunate in-Office. longer the troops were going to stay forec, but Commodore King pointed on his arrival. By sen from Kara, cident, remarked Counsel, unfor

ed as long ago as 1923 and 1924. and how many were there. He did out that it was an International chi. He was greeted by Sir Leslie tunate also that the burned por- with whom it has been found im- $10,000,

in the absence of the tion should coincide with the place possible to communicate and who fled claims about the time of their!

On October 31, 1918 he entered There was one other property in not think that the health statistics Settlement and that we had no wilson

loses with the British Consulate Viceroy, who was unable to at- of the figure £200.

·revented a good average and dec power to levy taxation..

General in Mexico City have not into an agreement with the Hong- his own name, Kowloon inland lot Com. Kenworthy thought that the

"Clever Forgery," tend through malaria. clared that Labour's prediction

caterer. The hotel 1924 for $75,360. It was now His Majesty was presented to a that the presence of troops would threat of withdrawing the force

The Banque issued a new Letter yet communicated with the Tor-kong Hotel under which he was 1109 which he purchased in May further embitter anti-British feel would soon make them put their

distinguished company. Ile pass-

Debtor bought owner for $45,000. That property ings and make the position of hands in their pockets. "

that failure to communicate ini-other caterer. Britishers outside Shanghai worse Mr. Loyd George defended the ed through the city gateway and of Credit, and acknowledgment of eign Office. Claimants or their appointed

For table d'hote tood, was to build houses to the value trade had diminished for the same Shanghai but thought it might be which were thronged by immense Williams from Mount Labanon. At mediately with the Foreign Office food, wines and spirits and gen- was undeveloped and the covenant. had proved to be right. British despatch of the Defence Force to along gaily boflagged streets the receipt of this was made by legal representatives are warned bound themselves to employ no mortgaged back to the original. reason, although Chinese consump- wiser from a health point of view crowds representing all communi-Beyrout, and other places in the may seriously prejudice their oral goods. tion had not decreased. It showed (even now) for the troops to be ties, with a sprinkling of Afghans Holy Land, accused drew various claims, and, in casea where fur- there was a fixed charge but on of about $20,000. The coverent

hotel.

Nothing had been done and thero that Lancashire was being block quartered in Hongkong instead of bearing the black and silver flag, drafts on this letter of credit; un-ther evidence is required but not other food he was paid a percent had once expired and had been ex- enhancing the picturesqueness of til the last draft made at Basra, forthcoming, may lead to their age of the gross takings of the tended until January 1 next year.

in Irak, left him with only n bai abandonment."-British Wireless.!

In reply to his Lordship, Mr. was a possibility of the Govern aded in Shanghat.. The "unequal Shanghai.

Agassiz said that the percentage mont re-entering. treaties" must go and the ports and

"Awaiting Peace.

His Majesty and the Queen, ae-lance of £15. To recuperate him-

was supposed to cover the debtor's Mr. Agassiz:-Will you agree cities ought to belong to the Chi-

outlay.

with me that all these properties, nese again.

"Mr. Locker-Lampson, for the companied by Sir Leslie Wilson self, Williams found that he had

Debtor said there was a verbal were fully encumbered in 1924 and Mr. J. S. Wardlaw Milne (Con- Foreign Office, sald that the Goy- and Lady Irwin, drove to Govern not exhausted the possibilities of

agreement with regard to wines since that time it has not been gervative) sald that the presence of ernment entirely agreed that the ment House, the four-mile route the Letter of Credit, and by clever

and spirits on the adme lines in possible for you to raise any far- British troops in Shanghai had unequal treaties had got to go and being packed with a cheering cos-forgery, altered the figure from

which he had to pay duty on the (Continued on Page: 14) made it the Mecca of pilgrims seek was merely awaiting somebody moplitan crowd whose applause £200 to £2000. So that when he ing safety from many parts of with whom it could negotiate. We the King repeatedly stood up to reached Bombay and made his In-

acknowledge-Reuter.

(Continued on Page 8.) China.

(Continued on Page 4.)

Labour's Objections.

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Com.

(Labour) Kenworthy thought that we should induce Shanghai, which was "one of the

the scene.

TO-DAY.

Dollar on demand Lighting-up

2/7/16. 6.41 pm.

Appointed Caterer.